Entry/Mid-Level Civil Engineer

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

1d•$84,762 - $129,498•Hybrid

About The Position

SLC works on behalf of clients to support utility-scale thermal, solar, wind, battery energy storage, and other power generating and infrastructure projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients. Under a senior level engineer, this position will require you to perform civil engineering review tasks and analyses to understand power projects and distill technical expertise into actionable information that project stakeholders rely on to prudently develop, design, construct, operate, and finance those projects. Working in multi-disciplinary project teams, you will perform tasks such as assisting with civil engineering reviews, supporting preparation and review of site layout, grading, and preliminary drainage designs, preparing and reviewing technical specifications, working with senior consultants to advise power project developers, evaluating new power and infrastructure projects independently to support financing, and developing technical reports for applicable audiences. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
1+ years of experience in design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, calculations, and models.
1+ years of experience in detailed design of site grading and drainage, storm sewer systems, road design, transport plans, track design, and ponds.
Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Civil Engineering specifications or calculations.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to prioritize multiple parallel, fast-paced tasks within schedule and assigned budget.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical evaluation report writing.
Experience with civil engineering software programs such as Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and Mircrostation or AutoCad. Must be capable of working in geospatially located tools.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering or business (e.g., MBA) discipline
Power plant (combined cycle, simple cycle, nuclear, wind, solar) project design experience
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Data analysis and visualization
Project finance or business acumen
Conceptual project design
Construction project management and/or scheduling software knowledge
Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others
Project planning, leadership, and organizational skills
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies

Responsibilities

Assist with civil engineering reviews, including storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, road design, and earthwork
Support preparation and review of site layout, grading, and preliminary drainage designs
Prepare and review technical specifications to define construction requirements
Work with senior consultants to advise power project developers
Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects independently to support financing
Develop technical reports for applicable audiences – including owners, developers, governmental agencies and committees, and financiers